Easy Hamburger Casserole Recipe

This incredibly easy hamburger casserole is a family-pleasing weeknight meal! Loaded with savory ground beef, crisp veggies, and crunchy chow mein noodles, it's a quick recipe that's also perfect for meal prepping and freezing. Get dinner on the table in under 90 minutes – your kids will love it!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 417.4 kcal
Protein 51g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Hamburger Casserole

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How to Make Easy Hamburger Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped celery until beef is cooked through and vegetables are softened.
  3. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can of tomato sauce, 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper.
  5. In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the meat mixture and 1/2 cup chow mein noodles.
  6. Bake uncovered for 50 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup chow mein noodles over the top.
  8. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
  9. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve hot with your favorite vegetables and bread!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

72 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

20g

Carbs

12g